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I agree that intentionally "stepping out of the batter's box or by making a movement that hinders the catcher's throwing or fielding," are "active verbs -- requiring a (reasonably) conscious effort on the part of the batter."
But what is unintentionally, "stepping out of the batter's box or by making a movement that hinders the catcher's throwing or fielding?" Are those inactive verbs, that do not require "a (reasonably) conscious effort on the part of the batter."
Im am not being a hard a__ here, but I see no supporting documentation that allows the umpire gods to make a determination of intent here, in favor of the offense and at the expense of the defense.
Didn't that used to be the problem with the FPSR in HS? The official was to determine if there was intentional interference at second, before calling the batter-runner out also.
If I may quote out of context, from Mr. C hisself, "The umpire is absolutely certain B1 did not intend to interfer. Ruling: The umpire is also absolutely certain that B1 has interfered and that somebody is going to be penalized".
pg26 "The Umpire's Answer Book"
This in no way implies on my part that Mr Childress agrees or disagrees with the situation we are presently discussing.
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